MazuGrid
Cleaning Urban Waterways with Swarm Robotics & AI
Reimagining clean water infrastructure by harnessing AI-powered aerial and aquatic drones to detect, collect, and analyze urban water pollution in real time
Our Mission
Over 11 million tons of plastic enter the oceans annually. Urban rivers are the main entry point.We're tackling the silent crisis of waterway pollution in cities. By combining AI, robotics, and environmental data, MazuGrid enables smarter, faster, and scalable solutions for keeping rivers, canals, and ports clean.Currently in development in Hamburg, we are preparing for a pilot in 2026.Our goals:
Clean urban waterways using drone swarms
Monitor pollutants and biodiversity in real time
Collaborate with cities, researchers, and communities
How It Works
MazuGrid combines multiple layers of innovation:Aerial & Aquatic Drones
Coordinate in swarms to locate and remove wasteAI-Powered Waste Detection
Trained on local datasetsEnvironmental Dashboard
For city departments, NGOs, and researchersCircular Recovery
Collected materials analyzed and returned into recycling streamsWe provide a web-based dashboard that helps partners monitor, measure, and plan their waterway cleanups more effectively
Where We Are Now
Currently in early development & stakeholder alignment phase but are building momentum fast. Here's where we stand:We've defined the system architecture for a real-time AI-powered drone platform to clean and monitor urban waterways. Our focus is on:
Coordinated aerial and aquatic drones (UAV/USV)
AI-based waste detection (YOLOv8, ROS integration)
Modular environmental dashboardEarly partners in discussion include:
NABU Hamburg
Hamburg Innovation
Hamburg Aviation (Windrove)
Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA)
Potential NGO and government pilot partners
MVP Development (Q3 2025 - Q1 2026)
We'll be developing a functional MVP to demonstrate in real environments by:
Finalizing drone integration and AI model training
Testing real-world conditions (e.g. water reflection, turbidity)
Integrating a dashboard to visualize waste hotspotsWhat’s Next (2026)
Execute small-scale pilot in Hamburg (Q2–Q3 2026)
Launch citizen science and city partnerships
Expand internationally with ports and clean-tech alliances
Why It Matters
Plastic waste in ports and rivers is increasing. Clean-up is manual, costly, and reactive.MazuGrid helps cities, ports, and NGOs:
Detect and collect waste faster
Map pollution hotspots
Track environmental KPIs and report progress
Stay Connected
We’re looking for:Co-founders in hardware, AI, or sustainabilityPilot partners in city planning, environmental NGOsFunders & advisors supporting clean-tech innovationWhether you're in robotics, embedded systems, urban policy or care about clean water, let’s talk.